Tamukeyama Japanese Maple is a classic weeping laceleaf maple known for its finely cut foliage and deep red color that holds through the season. Its cascading form creates a soft, layered look, making it ideal for focal points, patios, and high-end landscape designs. Reliable and more sun-tolerant than many laceleaf varieties.
Key Features
Weeping, cascading growth habit
Finely cut laceleaf foliage
Deep red color that holds well through summer
More durable and sun-tolerant than many dissectums
Strong focal / specimen tree
Specs
Mature Height: 6–10 ft
Mature Width: 8–12 ft
Sun: Partial sun (morning sun preferred; tolerates more sun than most laceleafs)
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Zone: 4
–8
Form: Weeping / mounded
Spacing Guidance
8–12 ft spacing
6–10 ft off structures
Why Japanese Maples Stand Out
Strong Color Impact Deep reds, purples, and seasonal color changes create contrast and draw attention.
Unique Forms From upright trees to cascading weeping varieties, each adds structure and movement.
Perfect Focal Trees Ideal for entryways, patios, and front yards where a single tree needs to stand out.
Our Japanese maples are selected for cold hardiness and structure. We focus on varieties that perform in New England, not just look good in a catalog.
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Craig Lawrence
Ordered online and came the next day. Exactly what I was looking for. Tree was in great shape.
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These were exactly what we were hoping for. The foliage has a really nice golden tint that brightens up our yard compared to the typical dark green arborvitae. Plants arrived healthy and planted easily. Very happy with the purchase.
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David Shaw
The crew was very friendly and walked the property with me before planting so we could discuss where the trees would be planted. They were very thorough and left the property clean afterwards. Definitely recommend their installation service.
The crew was very friendly and walked the property with me before planting so we could discuss where the trees would be planted. They were very thorough and left the property clean afterwards. Definitely recommend their installation service.
